Location
Palmwag Concession, Namibia

A former rhino research field station, this luxury desert sanctuary underwent a major renovation in 2024. Set among rocky hills and operated in partnership with the Save the Rhino Trust (SRT), it offers guests a unique opportunity to observe endangered black rhinos in their natural habitat. This area has the highest concentration of free-roaming black rhinos outside national parks, showcasing successful conservation efforts following widespread poaching in the 1980s and 1990s.

The camp features six contemporary canvas and stone guest suites, including one family unit, that blend seamlessly with the Namibian landscape. Large ceiling fans hang above a king-size bed, wood floors lead to an en suite bathroom with flushing toilets and hot water showers, and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open to the outdoors. The interior design showcases a combination of stone, timber and leather materials. Amenities include multiple electrical charging stations and USB ports, robes, an electronic safe and eco-friendly toiletry.

Enjoy chef-prepared Namibian specialties like lamb potjie and prime beef cooked over an open flame in the open-air dining area or outside under the stars. The concession’s freshwater springs attract diverse wildlife, including desert-adapted elephant, Hartmann's mountain zebras, and various predators, including lion, cheetah, leopard, and brown and spotted hyena. Bird life is prolific and diverse.

Activities include rhino tracking on foot or by vehicle, full-day excursions, birding and nature drives by day and night to explore this intricate ecosystem. In addition to your Expedition Leader, SRT-employed community scouts provide valuable insights into local ecology and conservation. The camp operates entirely on solar power and used repurposed materials for staff housing, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability. A portion of the camp’s revenue directly supports SRT’s rhino conservation projects.